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Abbott Brook — Streams 38.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 561049
Catalogued on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire, Abbott Brook — a stream — lies 38.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coos County, NH, and Oxford County, ME that is tributary to the Magalloway River”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561049, Abbott Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Abbott Brook sits at 44.93838° N, 71.03063° W (DMS 44°56′18″ N, 71°01′50″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.04449° N, 71.07702° W (DMS 45°02′40″ N, 71°04′37″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, New Hampshire
Oxford County, NH contains 26 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Abbott Brook itself. The ones closest to Abbott Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.6 mi |
| North Hammond Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 6.8 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Umbagog Lake North | 6.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 7.8 mi |
| Big Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 8.9 mi |
| Magalloway River | Umbagog Lake North | 10.8 mi |
| Little Magalloway River | Lincoln Pond | 11.4 mi |
| Silver Stream | Success Pond | 24.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Success Pond | 25.7 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Success Pond | 27.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Abbott Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Aziscohos Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Abbott Brook — 38.7 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.938°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Abbott Brook track the nearby Little Abbott Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Abbott Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Abbott Brook located?
Abbott Brook is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Abbott Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Abbott Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Abbott Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561049 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Abbott Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 25 other streams in Oxford County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34630491.